The EV Evolution

The article discusses the evolution of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and their impact on condominium communities. EVs are becoming increasingly popular, driven by government incentives and consumer demand. Condominiums face challenges in adapting their infrastructures to accommodate EV charging stations (EVCs). The article explores different approaches, such as individual unit owner installations, common element-owned EVCs, and "smart" chargers that distribute charging capacity among multiple vehicles. The "smart" approach allows for more efficient use of charging capacity and is a potential solution to address limited electrical system capacity in multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs). The "even smarter" approach suggests using smart chargers that communicate with individual suite electrical panels to control EVC capacity while staying within the existing electrical system capacity. Various considerations, including cost, legal advice, community desires, and technological advancements, should be taken into account when implementing EV policies in condominiums.